JEE Main Solved Paper 2017 Question 20

Question: The major product obtained in the following reaction is :- JEE Main Solved Paper-2017

Options:

A) $ (\pm ),C _6H _5CH(O^{t}Bu)CH _2CH _6H _5 $

B) $ C _6H _5CH=CHC _6H _5 $

C) $ (+)C _6H _5CH(O^{t}Bu)CH _2H _5 $

D) $ (-)C _6H _5CH(O^{t}Bu)CH _2C _6H _5 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Elimination reaction is highly favoured if [a] Bulkier base is used [b] Higher temperature is used Hence in given reaction biomolecular ellimination reaction provides major product.